[Ansteorra-announce] Bryn Gwlad Fall Harvest faire September 28, 29, 30

[Cindy Derrick]

Bryn Gwlad’s fall harvest has been bountiful. Come and share in our 
celebration September 28th through 30th, 2007.

Stroll along the winding streets of Castleton, pausing to observe 
craftsmen at their work and delight in the efforts of wandering 
entertainers. Visit the village’s fine shops, or stop by the Copper and 
Silver Pub for the bear-baiting display. Watch dukes and knights, 
centurions and knaves strive for the title of Best Fighter in Ansteorra 
at Bryn Gwlad’s Fall Baronial. See our equestrians make field stew out 
of their opponents, and our archers display the skills they will use to 
feed their families this winter.

Enter your produce in the “vegetables of unusual size and shape” 
competition or your tent in the non-period pavilion decorating contest.

Gather the fruits of your own labors, and bring them along to barter for 
goods and services. (The Baron has issued an edict giving the village 
shops the exclusive right to accept coin during the fair, so strolling 
players and street vendors alike will be eager to make a trade. Or swap 
what you’ve got for what other fair-goers have--a pretty box for a 
length of tablet-weaving, a toy boat for a second-hand tunic, a scrap of 
scarlet silk for a palmful of aiglets.)

If you find yourself hungering for excitement, visit the pub in the 
afternoon, when rival factions often turn from polemic to armed combat, 
or wander into the shady parts of town, where shifty-eyed characters 
sell letters patent and gambling houses beguile imprudent men and women 
of questionable repute. At the end of the day, repair to the Curtain 
Theatre, there to be amused by The Baron’s Men as they perform William 
Shakespeare’s newest play, “The Comedy of Errors”. Then return to 
Castleton to enjoy the laughter and music that drift through its streets 
at night.

DIRECTIONS: Take your best route to Hwy 360 (AKA Capital of TX Hwy) and 
Hwy 2222 in Austin. Turn west onto Hwy 2222 from Hwy 360 (away from 
downtown). Turn left at City Park Rd (the first light). Turn left at the 
top of the hill onto Bridge Point. Pass through the gates and follow 
road to event site. The road turns to dirt and becomes narrow. Please 
drive safely and slowly.

SITE: adults (18+) $10.00, teens (13-17) $9.00, children (5-12) $5.00, 
babies (4 and under) free; family max $30.00 (Does not include 
non-member fee.) Proof of membership must be shown to avoid a $3 adult 
non-member surcharge. Make checks payable to "S.C.A., Inc.--Barony of 
Bryn Gwlad".

FEAST- $8.00; Still available, but make reservations soon by e-mailing 
niklas at pbgilbert.net or pre-paying through ACCEPS.

Alcohol is permitted in period containers. Dogs are permitted on leashes.

For more information, visit 
<http://celestria-ledragon.com/bgbaronial.html>.